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Tarpon Springs Health Center closure
Summary
The health department recommends closing the underused Tarpon Springs clinic, saving $400,000. Utilization is down 60% since 2018, but Commissioner Flowers and others worry about residents without transportation to Clearwater.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Saves $400,000 a year from the general fund.
✅Who benefits
County taxpayers funding the general fund.
⚠️Who could be affected
Tarpon Springs area residents, especially those without transportation, who rely on the clinic.
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